In the history of rock guitar giants, many familiar names immediately come to mind. Jimi Hendrix. Eric Clapton. Jimmy Page. All are acknowledged as giants in the field. However, there is always one name that stands apart.
Eddie Van Halen.
When Van Halen burst onto the rock guitar scene in the seventies, he literally turned the music world upside down. He immediately inspired a new generation of guitarists, seeking to emulate his idiosyncratic style. He also persuaded many would-be guitarists to give up the instrument, realizing they would never equal his artistic brilliance!
Even if one does not like this genre of music, one cannot help but be awed by his sheer technical and artistic prowess. If you have never witnessed his musical genius or need a refresher, here is a compilation.
A Tribute to Edward Van Halen – YouTube
Of course, there are always cynics and dissenters. Some have correctly pointed out that Van Halen did not invent the two handed tapping technique, one of his signature styles. He didn’t. Even Van Halen admitted this. However, what he did was take this technique to an entirely different level of virtuosity. Thus, whenever one speaks of this technique, Van Halen’s name is always mentioned first. Just because he did not invent the technique did not make Van Halen any less of an innovator and maverick.
When the Temple guards returned without having arrested Jesus, the leading priests and Pharisees demanded, “Why didn’t you bring him in?”
“We have never heard anyone speak like this!” the guards responded.
John 7:45-46 (NASB)
Critics of Christianity and Jesus Christ have leveled similar charges of unoriginality. They aver that Jesus Christ was not an original preacher and was not the first to teach with parables. This is true. However, what He did was elevate preaching and teaching to an entirely unprecedented new level. As referenced in these verses above, even His enemies acknowledged this. They had never heard anyone speak like Him!
Jesus Christ did not invent it. No, He did not.
He perfected it!
Amen!
Love and trust in the Lord; seek His will in your life.
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